How to pronounce diagrammatic
Say it like dy-ug-ruh-MAT-ik. Diagrammatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- dy
- ug
- ruh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagrammatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diagrammatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-ug-ruh-MAT-ik.
What does diagrammatic mean?
- In the form of a diagram.
- Of or pertaining to a diagram or to diagrammatics.
Where does diagrammatic come from?
From diagram + -atic.
Words that rhyme with diagrammatic
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Questions about saying diagrammatic
How do you pronounce diagrammatic?
Say dy-ug-ruh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəɡrəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəɡrəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagrammatic?
Diagrammatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: dy · ug · ruh · MAT · ik.
Is diagrammatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdaɪəɡrəˈmætɪk/ (dy-ug-ruh-MAT-ik).